Recently, a company based in Oregon, USA, has issued a recall for nearly 10 million pounds (about 4,500 tons) of meat and poultry products. These products may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria, which can cause illness or even death. As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to this recall.
The recall was initiated after officials from the US Department of Agriculture found Listeria bacteria in samples of poultry during routine testing. Further testing identified BrucePac, based in Woodburn, Oregon, as the source of contamination. The recall covers 75 varieties of meat and poultry products.
These products include grilled chicken breast strips produced at the company’s factory in Durant, Oklahoma, from June 19 to October 8.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) stated that these products have been distributed to restaurants, food service providers, and other locations across the United States.
The best by dates for these products range from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. Officials from the Food Safety and Inspection Service expressed concerns that these products may still be in use or stored in refrigerators or freezers.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service indicated that the affected products bear the establishment number “51205” or “P-51205” within or below the USDA inspection mark. They recommend disposing of these products or returning them to the place of purchase.
Consuming food contaminated with Listeria bacteria can lead to serious health issues. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1,600 people in the United States are infected with Listeria each year, resulting in approximately 260 deaths.
Listeria infection typically causes fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, and may lead to symptoms such as stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Symptoms can appear rapidly after consuming contaminated food or even up to ten weeks later. This infection is particularly dangerous for the elderly, individuals with weakened immune systems, or pregnant women.
There have been no reported adverse reactions attributed to consuming these products yet. The Food Safety and Inspection Service advises that individuals in high-risk groups who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming contaminated food should seek medical care and inform their healthcare providers of consuming contaminated food.
(Reference: Associated Press)